Buying Learning Systems

Meet The Talented Learning Center: What’s In It For You?

June 9, 2021

When you think back on the quarantine of 2020, what will you remember? At Talented Learning, we’ll recall this timeframe as a catalyst for our strategic reinvention. Last year when the pandemic struck and shutdowns gripped the globe, we saw an [...learn more...]

LMS Planning: Is Your Learning Ecosystem Future-Proof?

March 4, 2021

LMS planning and digital transformation - How can you future-proof your learning ecosystem? Independent learning tech analyst John Leh explains

Time flies when you’re moving through change. At least that’s what it feels like in my world as a learning systems analyst and consultant. In only 12 months, I’ve seen dozens of organizations “hit the wall” with their [...learn more...]

Which Continuing Education LMS Would You Choose?

February 4, 2021

We’re now entering our eighth year of helping extended enterprise buyers choose the best LMS for their unique needs. But with more than 1000 learning systems to consider, the process remains tricky. To show you what I mean, I’ll describe a [...learn more...]

What Costly LMS Selection Mistake Should You Avoid?

January 19, 2021

What's the most costly and common LMS selection mistake? Extended enterprise learning systems analyst John Leh explains

Steer Clear of This Common LMS Selection Mistake Are you looking for a new learning system to support an expanded training agenda? Many organizations are – especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, only one month after countries [...learn more...]

3 Levels of Extended Enterprise LMS eCommerce

April 20, 2020

3 Levels of Extended Enterprise eCommerce

One of the most important differences between an employee LMS and an extended enterprise LMS are the ecommerce capabilities. There is rarely a need to sell content to your employees, so many employee LMSs have the barest minimum of ecommerce [...learn more...]

Podcast 36: How to Deploy B2B2B Certification Rapidly – With Ha Nguyen McNeill

April 9, 2020

How should organizations choose an LMS for online B2B2B Certification training? Listen to this podcast with the COO of BSA | The Software Alliance

Which LMS requirements are vital for training and certification in business-to-business-to-business (B2B2B) environments? What's the fastest route to success? Listen to The Talented Learning Show! [...learn more...]

Covid-19 Aid: Free Tools and Resources for Virtual Learning and Remote Work

April 1, 2020

Covid-19 Free Tools Virtual Learning Remote Work

Normally as the calendar shifts from March to April, we celebrate the arrival of warmer weather. This year, however, our nation and the rest of the world remain frozen in place by Covid-19. The future seems less certain than it was only a few short [...learn more...]

Cornerstone-Saba Acquisition: What Does it Mean for LMS Customers?

March 4, 2020

Have you heard the news? Last week – less than two months into 2020 – one of the biggest acquisitions in learning systems history was announced. Cornerstone plans to acquire Saba for a hefty $1.395 billion. Yawn. As you may have read in my [...learn more...]

Is Open Source Ready for Extended Enterprise Learning?

December 17, 2019

Are open source learning systems ready for the extended enterprise? See why open source LMS platforms are ready for business prime time

You may know me as an independent learning systems consultant. But I’m also a recovering LMS sales guy. Six years ago I pivoted after 14 years on the front lines with two major commercial LMS vendors. I learned a lot during those years. I also [...learn more...]

Need to Calculate LMS ROI? Here’s How Business Leaders Do The Math

December 11, 2019

How to calculate LMS ROI - wth cost-benefit or net present value analysis

EDITOR’S NOTE: Because extended enterprise learning involves multiple disciplines, we sometimes ask other experts to share their insights. Today we feature advice from Ajay Pangarkar, CTDP, FCPA, FCMA and President of CentralKnowledge. Ajay [...learn more...]

How Can Associations Improve Member Education? Ask a Learning Tech Analyst

November 6, 2019

How can associations improve member education? Independent learning tech analyst John Leh answers your questions

We’ve all heard about today’s rapidly changing workforce dynamics and the critical shortage of qualified labor. Almost daily, new statistics highlight the need for effective skills training and professional development. In this [...learn more...]

Got LMS Implementation Questions? Ask a Learning Tech Analyst

September 11, 2019

What should you know about LMS implementation? Q&A with learning tech analyst John Leh

Welcome back to our “Ask Me Anything” column! Previously, we explored extended enterprise learning tech trends, and talked about how organizations can choose the best learning system for their needs. Today, let’s move to the next [...learn more...]

Software Demo Tips: What Works? Ask an LMS Selection Consultant

August 21, 2019

What's in a winning LMS demonstration? Software demo tips from independent LMS consultant John Leh

If you subscribe to this blog, or listen to our podcasts, or attend our webinars, you probably think of Talented Learning as a free source of fiercely independent information for LMS buyers and sellers – but that’s only part of our [...learn more...]

Association LMS Buyers Companion – 2019 Edition

August 7, 2019

Association LMS buyers guide 2019 - a collection of free resources from independent learning tech analyst, John Leh

August is here – and not a moment too soon! Most of us look forward to this month as an opportunity to take a break from work. These dog days of summer invite us to relax and recharge before we jump into back-to-school activities and the fall [...learn more...]

How to Choose the Right LMS? Ask a Learning Tech Analyst

July 16, 2019

How to choose the right LMS - Read the FAQ with independent learning systems analyst John Leh

When modern archaeologists excavated the ancient city of Pompeii from the ashes of Mt. Vesuvius, they found a shop sign that said, “Caveat emptor” (or as we say in English, “Buyer beware”). Although 2000 years have passed [...learn more...]

Is Your RFP Response On Point? Tips for Learning Systems Vendors

June 19, 2019

Learning systems vendors: How can you develop a stronger LMS RFP Response? Tips from independent learning systems consultants at Talented Learning

You’ve been scanning inbound email messages for important updates when suddenly a new subject line catches your eye: “Request for Proposal: LMS for ABC Corporation.” A qualified business opportunity is knocking at your door! You [...learn more...]

Software Demo Success: How to Present Your LMS In Its Best Light

June 1, 2019

Want your software demo to succeed? Read these tips for learning systems sales teams by and independent LMS selection consultant

If you’re a learning systems vendor, this scenario should sound familiar. Your sales team recently crafted a strong proposal in response to an LMS RFP, and the buyer has given your company a thumbs up. Congratulations! However, a full-scale [...learn more...]

How Do You Find an LMS That Nails Extended Enterprise Learning?

May 29, 2019

How do you find an LMS for extended enterprise learning? Learn from a real-world learning platform selection case with independent analyst John Leh

No doubt about it. If employees are the only learning audience you serve, it’s easy to find an LMS that will meet your needs. For decades, corporate training programs have focused on employee compliance training and skills development. So [...learn more...]

Should You Use an Employee LMS for Extended Enterprise Learning?

May 8, 2019

Should you use your employee LMS for extended enterprise learning in 2019? Independent consultant John Leh shared his advice

Early in 2014, I set out to answer a question I constantly hear as a learning systems selection consultant: “Should we use our employee LMS to educate external audiences?” Back then, I didn’t definitively say “yes” or [...learn more...]

Innovative LMS Features: Real or Hype?

February 20, 2019

Are new LMS Features Real or Hype? See this learning innovation reality check by Independent learning tech analyst John Leh

One thing you can count on from learning systems – there’s never a lack of new LMS features to grab your attention. Have you checked out any trade show demos or marketing materials lately? Artificial intelligence, machine learning, content [...learn more...]

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